An Amazing Find In Arkansas

In May,  Jim and I  took along weekend with our friends the Thompsons', to Bentonville Arkansas, better known as the home of the Sam Walton Clan and Walmart. They had traveled through the area a few years ago, stopping at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and were disappointed that they didn't have more time to spend there.
Always up for a road trip, I was excited to spend time with our friends, but did not have high expectations for our destination. I could not have been more wrong!
Bentonville  is a small city with a big history. The town square is so picturesque and it is lined with small shops and amazing restaurants. We visited the Sam Walton Museum and ate ice cream on park benches. But the real highlight was a world class art museum in the middle of  the forests of Arkansas. I encourage you to make this trip! The museum itself will take the better part of two days to explore.  You might check their online calendar as they special showings several times a year. We will be returning!
 The museum designed by  renowned architect Moshe Safdie.  "bridges" Crystal Springs flowing in the heart of the vast acreage.


 This Frank Lloyd home was dismantled from its former location and reassembled brick by brick on this site
 The museum features sculpture trails and  hiking trails to explore the gardens and natural vegetation.
The many galleries display all mediums of American Art beginning with the Native American.







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